Granholm, Jennifer Filmography

• Play in Full Screen Church and State: A Perspective

  2005, role: actress

Famous quotes by Jennifer Granholm:

"Mr. Quinn has failed to meet his responsibility to support his child, and that has consequences, ... We will use all of the tools at our disposal to ensure that parents provide for their children."

"These are not just harmless games. The child becomes the protagonist,"

"Most of these people were rescued from rooftops and parking lots, ... Most of them spent part of the day (Monday) in a rescue helicopter."

"Clearly we don't want those families to be taken advantage of by scoundrels or scam artists."

"Bay Area ... On the Go!"

"I am so proud of Michigan's citizens for the kindness and generosity they have shown in assisting in this endeavor, ... It is truly heartwarming to see the compassion shown for those in need."

"Our goal is to give these people a safe, comfortable place to rebuild their lives until they can go home to a rebuilt Gulf Coast. We had everything in place ready to accept our brothers and sisters from the south, ... State and local agencies, businesses, nonprofit organizations, health and human service organizations, and volunteer citizens have worked tirelessly to provide a comfortable setting for these citizens, and if necessary, transition them into transitional housing in our state."

"It is critical to coordinate, ... I want to repeat to all those great citizens out there who want so much to give, don't just send food or blankets or toys or clothes. We don't know where it's going to. It has to be coordinated."

"The bridge is a big symbol today, ... If you want to build a bridge to those who are less fortunate, this is an opportunity to do that and make Michigan proud."

"We are taking the steps necessary to be ready to send whatever assistance is requested of us, and we are preparing to receive citizens who seek refuge in our state,"

"Studies have shown that since women have had access to the pill and family planning measures, they have made huge gains in both wages and in careers that were dominated by men."

"Republicans know that government spending creates jobs. They just want that spending to be funneled to their projects and districts... and they certainly don't want to say it out loud."

"Many original occupiers believe the political system has become so corrupt that even participating in it, engaging with it, corrupts the movement. I understand what they are saying. But often, change does come more quickly from the inside rather than the outside. My advice: try both. But don't try violence."

"With respect to the environment in our state and our state's future - in addition to water which is very important here - I think it is crucial for him to make a sincere commitment to energy efficiency, fuel efficiency, by helping us to produce those cars of the future."

"California is beautiful to look at, but you can't be a part of it like you can in Michigan."

"We need, first of all, for there to be accountability, for there to be somebody who is responsible for enforcing standards and holding people's feet to the fire."

"We need to continue to make the case that Michigan is where you ought to be."

"I think blaming the president for high gas prices is like blaming Rudy Giuliani for 9/11."

"I'm honestly perplexed about the distinction represented by the cervical wall. On one side, people should be prosecuted if they do anything to harm the fetus, but once on the outside, sorry kid, whatever happens happens. You're on your own."

"There is a gentleness in Michigan that you just can't replicate."